House Speaker Faces Tough Vote on Funding Deal Amid Shutdown Threat

House Speaker Mike Johnson is urging Republicans to approve a funding deal negotiated with Senate Democrats to prevent a government shutdown. The deal, which includes a two-week extension for the Department of Homeland Security, is set for a vote as early as Tuesday. Despite backing from former President Trump, hardline GOP members are resisting, particularly over issues like voter ID laws. The outcome is crucial as Johnson can only afford one defection in his slim majority, especially after a recent special election added another Democrat to the House. The vote will also address contentious immigration enforcement practices, with Democrats pushing for judicial warrants instead of administrative ones.

Key Details: • Vote on the funding deal expected as early as Tuesday. • Johnson can only lose one Republican vote due to slim majority. • House Rules Committee meeting on Monday to discuss procedural vote. • Democrats, including Rep. Greg Casar, have expressed opposition to funding ICE. • Future negotiations will focus on immigration enforcement practices.